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Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life. Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares

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10:56

What happened to Newlands curry cafe

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/07

Gasina Waggie-Isaacs speaks to Lester Kiewiet about why her much-loved curry cafe at Newlands cricket ground has closed down after 27 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:09

A World View from London: Deadly Christmas cake in...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/07

Three dead and a woman arrested in Brazil for poisonous Christmas cake; Canada’s Justin Trudeau stepping down; a snowy silver lining for 38 stranded people in Yorkshire. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:36

The state of cancer treatment in public vs private

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/07

Salome Meyer, Director of the Cancer Alliance joins Lester Kiewit to speak on the state of cancer treatment in public vs private institutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:44

The flawed definition of Genocide

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/07

Several prominent human rights organisations, including Amnesty International, the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, Human Rights Watch, and Médecins Sans Frontières, have independently concluded that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute serious international crimes. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dirk Moses, the Spitzer professor of international relations at the City College of New York, and asks whether the current definition of genocide is adequate to address situations

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6:30

Increase detection of Covid in wastewater

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/07

Prof Cheryl Cohen, head of the National Institute for Communicable Disease’s Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitus, speaks to Lester Kiewiet about the recent increase in Covid cases in several countries around the world and the implications for South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:50

By George! It’s a new Beetle!

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/06

John Maytham speaks to Christian Deschodt, a University of Pretoria (UP) doctoral student, about a new species of beetle he has discovered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:49

Lifesaving SA Dhaya Sewduth with update on attack on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/06

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9:49

Homemade “speed camera” is helping calm traffic

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/06

John Maytham speaks to Struisbaai resident Tinus Diedericks about his cheeky way of slowing traffic down close to his home. He built a “speed camera” out of a box and an old can, fooling motorists into slowing down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:04

Is the National Dialogue just another expensive waste...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/06

John Maytham speaks to Sunday Times deputy editor and columnist Mike Siluma, about the value of the National Dialogue as proposed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Could it bear fruit, of just be another expensive waste of resources?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:21

Money on a Monday: What now for multi-million deal...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/06

John Maytham speaks to Steven Mervis, Head of Strategy at MSCSports, about the latest developments in a Seattle sports company’s bid for a massive stake in the commercial rights of Springbok Rugby. It was recently announced that Ackerley Sports Group had allowed the exclusivity period to bid for a 20percent stake to lapse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:55

Are we learning from our deadly festive season on the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/06

John Maytham speaks to Stan Bezuidenhout, Transport Risk and Accident Specialist with IBF Investigations, about the high death toll on South Africa’s roads this festive season, and whether enough research is being done to understand exactly where and how these incidents are occurring so the numbers of fatalities can be reduced in the long run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:07

A World View - Elon Musk’s UK Political Dabble he’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/06

A Snowstorm in America an emergency is declared in 5 states. An Architect’s Pencil Odyssey to draw every building in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

Big tax break for new energy vehicle production can...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/06

John Maytham speaks to Renai Moothilal, CEO of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers, about the benefits of the 150% tax deduction on investment in electric and hydrogen-powered vehicle production, as signed off by the president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:00

How does City learn from Cape’s devastating fire season?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/06

John Maytham speaks to JP Smith, the City of Cape Town mayco member for Safety and Security about how the city investigates informal settlement fires, and how it informs their policy when it comes to combating or preventing blazes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:32

All you need to know about Tweede Nuwe Jaar street...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/03

John Maytham speaks to Muneeb Gambeno, the director of the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association, ahead of their much anticipated Tweede Nuwe Jaar ministrel street parade in the CBD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:57

John’s first book review for 2025

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/03

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12:25

SA and Pakistan second Test and cricket’s two tier...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/03

John Maytham speaks to cricket writer Neil Manthorp about South Africa’s second and final Test match against Pakistan, as well as Ravi Shastri’s proposal to have a two-tier Test match system. This would mean the top 6 to 8 teams in the world play each other, with a lower tier of smaller teams, and a promotion and relegation system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:28

Key political trends shaping South Africa's future in...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/03

John Maytham speaks to Daily Maverick Associate Editor, Ferial Haffajee, about the key political trends shaping South Africa in 2025. In her recent article, Ferial highlights five critical themes to watch: the potential formation of a Government of National Unity and its implications for stability, the growing influence of grassroots movements, the global challenge of misinformation, South Africa’s pivotal role as host of the G20 Summit, and global economic trends impacting the nation. Tune in

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11:09

Steven Boykey Sidley | Prof of practice at JBS,...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/03

John Maytham speaks to Steven Boykey Sidley, a professor of practice at Johannesburg Business School, University of Johannesburg about the rise to political power of Elon Musk because of his backing of US President Elect Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:38

Surviving SA calls for more booze searches and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/03

John Maytham speaks to Dhaya Sewduth, the president of Lifesaving SA, about their challenges over the festive season, and how beach goers need to continue being safe over the holiday season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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